Richard "Rick" Tenace has over 20 years of experience in human resources management, recruitment and staffing, employee and labor relations, compensation and benefits administration, and policy development. He has held various HR leadership roles for companies such as Maersk Line, Smithfield Packing Co., and General Dynamics, as well as his current role as HR Manager for Gainesville Job Corps Center. He holds a B.S. in Management Studies and professional certifications in HR and safety.

1. 11380 NW160th
Street
Reddick, FL 32686
757 509 1001
ricktenace@yahoo.com
Richard “Rick” J. Tenace Jr.
Human Resources Management
Recruitment and Staffing:
 Developed requisition processes,conducted pre-employment screenings and evaluations (QUEST, Wonderlic, and Performance
Indicators), and ensured compliance with applicant flow, AAP tracking and DOL reporting.
 Sourced and tracked candidates utilizing multiple talent management/HRI Systems to include: Brassring, Taleo, Vurv, Monster,
ADP, ORACLE, SAP, Legacy management systems. Utilized multiple reporting tools (Microsoft Office Suite) to create, prepare
and analyze monthly, quarterly, annual reports for Executive/Human Resources Office tracking applicant flow, benefits,
compensation, and ensuring compliance with (AAP, EEO, VETS, other).
 Managed recruitment, on-boarding and out processing efforts for multiple organizations supporting CONUS and overseas
(OCONUS) environs and conducts new-hire data entry, E-Verify, WOTC, background testing/investigations on employees, while
maintaining personnelfiles on employees.
Employee and Labor Relations:
 Keeps abreast of legal and regulatory compliance issues ; FLSA, ADA, OFCCP, TITLE VII, WORKER’S COMPENSATION, EEO, AA, etc. to
provide counsel, direction, and guidance to all levels of management to include; drafts/authors disciplinary actions for management ensuring
compliance with current policies/practices/instructions and regulations.
 Conducts grievance intake and resolution mediations in accordance with bargaining/non-bargaining unit contracts.
 Collaborated on establishment of Conflict Resolution program; complaint resolved for bargaining/non-bargaining units.
Compensation and Benefits:
 Conducts management/oversight of all benefits programs to include annual Open Enrollments and informational sessions via
multiple correspondence/tools forSTD/LTD/FMLA/Compensation/PTO (Holiday/Vacation)/other programs.
 Monitored regional industry salary trends creating fair and competitive compensation practices; prepared reports for
compensation analysis such as: bonus,promotions, demotions, performance trends,salary planning.
 Reduced healthcare costs by $7+ million (16.68%) in FY07 & FY08 for Corporate and largest Independent Operating Company
by initiating Consumer Driven Health Care strategy.
 Negotiated, supplied compensation and benefit data, and updated four bargaining unit contracts upon renewal.
Management/Administration:
 Developed, recommended, and implemented HR policies and procedures; prepared and maintained handbooks on policies and
procedures while ensuring company is compliant in all mandated legal/regulatory requirements.
 Proficient in multiple systems to include MS Office, SAP, KRONOS, TALEO, ADP, RESUMEWARE and others.
- Gainesville Job Corps Center (01/25/2016 – Present) HR Manager 5301 NE 40th
Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 377 2555
-- Responsible for all Human Resources functions (Generalist) to include Employee and Labor Relations, Talent Acquisition, On -
Boarding, Organizational Development and Training, Compliance, Compensation and Benefits and Management and Administration.
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP TEMPORARYASSIGNMENT(09/12/2015 – 11/06/2015) HR Screener/National
Campus Recruiting 4040 West Boy Scout Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
-- Responsible for candidate pipeline screening and outreach.This team aids in the candidate selection process through this
functional specialization. Perform pre-screens and in-depth interviews. Communicates with candidates regarding specific openings
and employees regarding the status ofreferrals. Navigates and uses available tools for internet sourcing, collects competitive and
market intelligence throughout the course of talent identification/screening activities.
- General Dynamics Information Technology TEMPORARYASSIGNMENT (08/07/2014 – 12/26/2014) Human
Resources Generalist3020 US Hwy 301 S, Riverview, FL 33578/813 620 2600
-- Responsible for all HR Generalist duties in all areas of HR to include, Employee and Labor Relations, Investigatory
interrogatories, talent management and recruitment. Conducted new hire orientation/onboarding. Coordinated/administered
benefits/leave, reasonable accommodation programs.
- Regional NAF/Human Resources(09/2012-05/2014) (Human Resources Specialist/Employee & Labor Relations
1200 Fechteler Road, Norfolk, VA 23505-1330/757 432-2723
-- Responsible for the administration and management of the Employee and Labor Relations programs for the NAF Human
Resources Offices. Provides the full range of management advisory services on all day-to-day matters involving labor relations and
employee relations. Serves in advisory capacity and as “troubleshooter/consultant” in all stages ofdisciplinary/adverse actions and
related Employee Relations cases as well as independent responsibility to management on all ER/LR issues for resolving difficult,
controversial, and complex problems. Provides authoritative technical assistance and solution to novel and obscure problems/ issues.
Serves as functional expert for the Labor Relations program of more than one labor organization with bargaining unit emp loyees in
numerous organization units geographically dispersed across severalstates,in a substantialnumber of organization segments that

2. 11380 NW160th
Street
Reddick, FL 32686
757 509 1001
ricktenace@yahoo.com
have distinctive and diverse missions and work schedules. Develops and recommends plans, policies and procedures for local
implementation of the NAF HR LR program and assures communication of DON, CNIC, and local policies and procedures to
management and staff officials.
- Maersk Line, Limited (01/2010-06/2011)(Manager, Human Resources) One Commercial Place,20th
Floor Norfolk,
VA 23510-2103/757 852-2248
-- Responsible for oversight of all areas of HR to include, creation, management and administration of entire Talent Management
(recruitment) process to include creation of requisition, advertising and selection of candidates.Conducted Job Fairs and attended
recruitment venues. Established relations with military transition centers, bases,professionalorganizations and universities to increase
diversity pools. Managed applicant flow, interview, selection and on-boarding process for company. Investigated and managed employee
relations issues to include complaints, discipline and terminations. Coordinated STD/LTD/FMLA/Workers Compensation claims wit h 3rd
Party Vendors for colleague absences. Created and authored policies, work flows, and Performance Management Seminars for
supervisory/hiring managers. Analyzed Affirmative Action Plan for company compliance as a government contractor.
- Smithfield Packing Co., Inc. (04/2008-06/2009) (Landover, MD) (Human Resources & Safety Manager (Assumed
Safety Manager duties in addition to HR role (08/2008) 5801 Columbia Park Drive, Landover, MD 20785/301 773 3322
-- Human Resources Duties: Recruitment of salaried and hourly staff. Negotiated bargaining contract for facility. Processed all
grievances/complaints with bargaining unit. Analyzed and recommended cost cutting efforts for recruitment. Coordinated
FMLA/STD/LTD/Workers Compensation claims/absences with 3rd Party vendor(Workers Compensation). Conducted open enrollment
and benefit administration for location. Conducted employee morale events for facility. E-Verify administrator.
-- Safety ManagerDuties: Conducted daily/weekly/monthly inspections,posted reports and administrative materials as directed by
OSHA. Coordinated annualphysical examinations with 3rd Party Vendor. Member of facility Emergency Response team. Conducted
training exercises and responses to multiple scenarios. Completed weekly/monthly/quarterly and annual reports and analysis of safety
program.
- Smithfield Packing Co., Inc. (08/2005-04/2008) (Smithfield, VA.) (Compensation and Benefits Manager/Human
Resources)501 N. Church Street Smithfield, VA 23431/757-357-4321
-- Responsible for creation and monitoring of drug testing program for company. Created salary structure (Grades/Ranges). Created
Bonus Plan (Discretionary) for Salaried Sales, Plant Managers and Non-sales/Plant Managers for entire organization. Tied performance
appraisal to salary structure to create “pay for Performance” structure. Coordinated all merit and bonus increases for Corporate and
Company (3,000). Evaluated and recommended changes to Health Care and Life Insurance plans to reduce operating/overhead cost s.
Evaluated and coordinated changes to FSA for Corporate and Company. Liaison with Benefits (Self-Administered Plans) Office for
FMLA/STD/LTD/Death beneficiaries/issues for Corporate/Company salaried employees. Recruitment and training assistance as need ed.
E-Verify administrator. Provided data for multiple bargaining contract negotiations.Conducted on-boarding
(Benefits/Policies/Compensation/Enrollments) for all salaried employees.
- Client Logic (11/2003-02/2005) (Kingstree,SC) Employment Manager. 58 Commerce Drive,Kingstree, SC
29556/843-201-1308
-- Responsible for all HR functions for location to include, employee training, relations and recruitment for call center. Coordinated with
local community colleges and Employment Centers for candidates.Conducted pre-employment testing and evaluations and on-boarding.
Coordinated FMLA/STD/LTD needs for all colleagues with 3rd Party Vendor. Conducted investigations and training for site staff.
- Smithfield Packing Co., Inc. (04/2000-08/2002) Employment and Compliance Manager, HR Manager and Sr. HR
Manager) 501 N. Church Street Smithfield, VA 23431/757-357-4321
-- Responsible for recruitment, training and compliance for Corporate/Company. Completed EEO1/Vets 100 annually and analyzed an d
coordinated efforts as needed with AAP in regards to hiring/terminations and applicant flow. Established requisition and recruitment
plan for organization. Attended Job Fairs/Events. Conducted investigations as needed for multiple complaints/grievances as n eeded.
Coordinated and conducted all on-boarding for salaried colleagues.
- United States Air Force (07/1974-07/1998) ChiefMaster Sergeant/E-9 (Senior Enlisted Advisor, IndependentDuty
Medical Technician, Aeromedical Evacuation Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Academic Instructor)
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
BS, Management Studies, University of Maryland, University College
Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
OSHA, 30-hour Safety Certification
Academic Instructor Certification, Air University